Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is commonly diagnosed in Maine Coon cats. Which of the following statements is correct about HCM in this breed?

Positive inotropic agents are only indicated in the treatment of congestive heart failure in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Which of the following receptors is the most important with respect to mediating functional signals within the heart?

miR-21 is “bad” miRNA that is upregulated during heart failure. Which of the following miRNA-based interventions would you use to specifically inhibit its detrimental effects?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)?

Which of the following correctly describes the consequence of a mutation in PDK4 (pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4)?

Which of the following would occur in tumor cells treated with an mdm2 inhibitor?

Vincristine inhibits the “treadmilling” of which of the following cytoskeleton filaments:

Iron is required for ALL free radical production by doxorubicin.

Opening of the mitochondrial pore during necrosis causes which of the following?